Albania Land Border Crossings: Greece, Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia

Updated 2026-11-02 · 7 min read · Prices and schedules change — check locally.

Main crossings

These are the ones most travellers use.

Country	Crossing	Near
Greece	Kakavijë	Gjirokastër – Ioannina
Greece	Kapshticë	Korçë – Kastoria
Greece	Qafë Botë	Konispol / Sarandë – Igoumenitsa
Montenegro	Hani i Hotit	Shkodër – Podgorica
Montenegro	Muriqan	Shkodër – Ulcinj
Kosovo	Morinë	Kukës – Prizren (motorway)
North Macedonia	Qafë Thanë	Pogradec/Elbasan – Struga/Ohrid
North Macedonia	Tushemisht	Pogradec – Ohrid (lake road)

What to show at the border

Passport or national ID (EU/EEA), and for drivers the registration and insurance papers.

Officers may ask for the vehicle's registration document and proof of insurance. Carry printed papers – phone signal can be poor at some posts.

Rental cars and insurance

Ask for a cross-border permit and check the insurance covers every country you will enter.

Most Albanian rental agencies allow Montenegro, Kosovo and North Macedonia for an extra fee; some restrict Greece. Without written permission the car can be turned back and your insurance may not apply. If your car's insurance doesn't cover Albania, border insurance can usually be bought at the crossing.

How long are the queues?

Minutes off-season; sometimes hours on July–August weekends.

Cross early, avoid Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons in summer, and check our travel alerts before you set off.

Can I take an Albanian rental car to Greece?

Only if the agency gives written permission. Ask before booking — some don't allow Greece.

Are Albanian borders open 24 hours?

The main crossings are generally open 24/7; smaller ones may have limited hours. Check before travelling at night.